味知香: 独立董事年报工作制度（2025年8月修订）

Core Viewpoint - The document outlines the responsibilities and operational guidelines for independent directors of Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co., Ltd. in the preparation and disclosure of the annual report, emphasizing the importance of independent oversight and compliance with regulatory requirements [1][2][3]. Group 1: General Principles - The purpose of the system is to enhance the governance mechanism, strengthen internal control, and ensure the independent directors effectively supervise the annual report preparation and disclosure process [1]. - Independent directors must fulfill their responsibilities independently, without influence from major shareholders or actual controllers, and should be provided with necessary working conditions by relevant departments [2]. Group 2: Responsibilities of Independent Directors - Independent directors are required to actively engage in their duties through various means such as meetings, site visits, and communication with accounting firms during the annual report preparation [2]. - They must pay close attention to significant risk events and may receive correspondence from the Shanghai Stock Exchange regarding their responsibilities [2]. - Independent directors should verify the qualifications of the accounting firm and the registered accountants involved in the annual report audit [2]. Group 3: Communication and Decision-Making - Prior to the audit, independent directors should communicate with the audit committee to understand the audit arrangements and focus on performance forecasts and corrections [2][3]. - They are responsible for ensuring that the decision-making process for board meetings complies with regulations and may request additional information or postponement if necessary [3]. Group 4: Reporting and Accountability - Independent directors must provide written confirmation of the annual report's content and express any dissenting opinions if they cannot guarantee its authenticity or completeness [4]. - They have the authority to independently hire external audit and consulting firms if there are disagreements on specific matters, with costs borne by the company [4]. - The company must ensure that all necessary disclosures are made in the annual report, and independent directors are tasked with maintaining confidentiality and preventing insider trading [4][5]. Group 5: Annual Reporting and Governance - Independent directors are required to prepare and disclose an annual performance report, focusing on internal controls, compliance, and the protection of minority shareholders' rights [5]. - The board of directors is responsible for the formulation, interpretation, and revision of this system, which will take effect upon approval [5].